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Legal Manager – Company Secretarial & Governance
Sidian Bank Limitedvia Sidian Bank
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Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Type
Full Time
Deadline
23 Oct 2026
Closes today
Job Description
Help the Head of Legal & Company Secretary carry out the Bank's company secretarial duties
Coordinate preparation of Board and Committee notices, agendas, papers and supporting documents
Keep the annual Board and Committee calendar up to date
Arrange logistics and administration for Board and Committee meetings
Draft minutes for the Head's review and approval
Maintain Board and Committee action trackers and follow up on agreed actions
Draft resolutions, minute extracts and other corporate documents for approval
Keep an organized, secure repository of Board and Committee papers, minutes, resolutions and governance records
Maintain a register of resolutions and monitor their implementation
Support implementation of the Bank's corporate governance framework and monitor compliance with governance requirements
Track changes in governance laws, regulations, guidance and best practice
Help review and update governance policies, frameworks and procedures and prepare the governance compliance dashboard
Maintain a governance obligations tracker and governance records relating to Directors
Help monitor Board composition, tenure, independence and other governance requirements
Help monitor requirements under the Companies Act, Banking Act, CBK Prudential Guidelines and other applicable laws
Coordinate statutory and regulatory filings and maintain a calendar of statutory and regulatory deadlines
Help prepare regulatory submissions and responses on Board, shareholder and governance matters, and support responses to CBK requests
Advise senior management on inspections, rule interpretation, rule changes and investigations
Develop and implement a regulatory compliance framework and tracking mechanism for regulatory risks
Requirements
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized university
Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law
Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practising certificate
Certified Public Secretary CPS(K) in good standing with ICPSK
Member in good standing of the Law Society of Kenya
At least 5 years of post-qualification legal practice in financial services, including at least 3 years in banking or another regulated environment covering company secretarial, governance or corporate legal advisory work
Strong practical knowledge of Board, Committee, shareholder and statutory secretarial processes
Strong understanding of corporate governance principles and of the legal and regulatory framework governing banks in Kenya
Strong drafting skills for resolutions, minutes, opinions, memoranda, contracts and governance documents
Knowledge of statutory registers, corporate filings, shareholder records and beneficial ownership
Ability to support AGM and EGM processes
Excellent written and verbal communication
Proficiency in electronic Board platforms, document management systems and Microsoft Office
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